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YS53 AZO

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,014 mi
Last recorded126,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 AZO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 126,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 122,166 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 118,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 112,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 106,331 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 106,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 99,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 93,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,952 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,293 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear lower arm slight play in rose joint

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 69,151 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,539 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 62,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,771 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,868 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s rear brake disc scored

o/s front brake disc poor condition inside

Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,950 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2010 48,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,174 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 40,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,621 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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YS53 AZO is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS53 AZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS53 AZO registered?

YS53 AZO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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